Monday August 15, 2005: on this day

August 15, 2005 was the 227th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 15, 2005 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 15, 2005, who was born and died on August 15, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Serenity, directed by Joss Whedon), TV series (e.g. Beautiful People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 2005?


August 15, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 227th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2005 can also be written as 8/15/2005 in the US and as 15/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 15, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 2005:

  • Many countries mark the 60th anniversary of the victory in the pacific, and the end to world war ii. beijing hosts an arts performance gala. japan's prime minister junichiro koizumi, led by emperor akihito in a large-scale ceremony, apologizes to the japanese people for the suffering it caused during world war ii. there were scattered protests against the ceremony.
  • The parliament of iraq extends a grant to nation leaders for the creation of a new constitution.
  • The u.s. refused a north american free trade agreement's (nafta), ruling on the u.s.-canada softwood lumber dispute. this led to ralph goodale, canada's finance minister, stating that he was looking into trade sanctions against the us.
  • Israel launches the gaza strip pullout plan. between august 14th and august 15th, the kissufim roadblock was closed at midnight. mahmoud abbas, the palestinian leader, hailed the action as "historic", but suggested that israel should also withdraw from the west bank. (bbc),
  • Conflict in iraq: abu zubair, a senior aide to abu musab al-zarqawi was killed in an ambush by the u.s. in mosul, iraq.
  • A peace agreement was signed by the indonesian government with rebels from free aceh movement (gam), which aims to end their nearly 30-year conflict. (bbc), (chosun.com). kofi annan, un secretary general, applauded both sides for reaching a peaceful resolution of the dispute through dialogue and praised martti ahtisaari (ex-president of finland) for his mediation role throughout the negotiation process.
  • The canadian broadcasting corporation has locked out 5500 members from the canadian media guild due to stalled labor talks. this severely disrupts operations across most of canada. the broadcaster insists on contract employees at the expense of full-time positions. this is the key issue.
  • Phil mickelson wins 2005 pga championship
  • India celebrates its sixty-eighth independence day.
  • Israel's unilateral disengagement plan to evict all israelis from the gaza strip and from four settlements in the northern west bank begins.
  • The helsinki agreement between the free aceh movement and the government of indonesia was signed, ending almost three decades of fighting.

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August 15, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.95
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $46.48
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.98
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.12
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.90

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 109.28 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1998 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2546 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 135.17 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6829 GBP

August 15, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Cottbus : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Chateauroux - Reims : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Port Vale - Brentford : 1 - 0
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August 15, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 2005 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 15, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 01:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 2005.

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Who was born on August 15, 2005?


Famous people born on August 15, 2005:

  • Cornelia Öhlund

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 13 days old,

or 971 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6800 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 2005.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2005?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2005.

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August 15, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 2005:

  • Vetta Eriksson

    Vetta Eriksson was a Swedish geologist known for her research on the formation and evolution of the Earth's crust.

  • Samary Goldstein

    Samary Goldstein was an American novelist known for her novels that explored the Jewish-American experience.

  • Ohn Thein

    Ohn Thein was a Burmese chemist who specialized in the development of new materials for industrial applications.

  • Claudette Bradshaw

    Claudette Bradshaw was a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament and Minister of Labour and Minister of Human Resources...

  • Bendapudi Venkata Satyanarayana

    Indian dermatologist and academic (b. 1927).

  • Girolamo Rallo
  • Laura Carli

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 2005:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Don't Cha
  3. - Pon de Replay
  4. - Let Me Hold You
  5. - Lose Control

August 15, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're Beautiful youtube
  2. - Bad Day youtube
  3. - Ghetto Gospel
  4. - Since U Been Gone

August 15, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Let Me Hold You
  3. - Cater 2 U
  4. - Free Yourself
  5. - Must Be Nice

August 15, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Tortura
  2. - Nada Es Para Siempre
  3. - Lo Que Paso, Paso
  4. - Reggaeton Latino
  5. - La Camisa Negra

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August 15, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Serenity

Serenity

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Joss Whedon

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alan Tudyk

Country: United States of America

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

Saved!

Saved!

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Brian Dannelly

Starring: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit

Country: United States of America

A Prairie Home Companion

A Prairie Home Companion

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly

Country: United States of America

Slither

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson

Country: United States of America

August 15, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 2005 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Beautiful People

Beautiful People

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Jasmin Dizdar

Outrageous Fortune

Outrageous Fortune

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Time Bomb

Time Bomb

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Erin Berry

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

August 15, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Interruption Of Everything by Terry McMillan

The Interruption Of Everything

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"Being a mother and wife for a lifetime has allowed me to have multiple careers, including being a chauffeur. A chef. An interior decorator.

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

By:

What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

Collapse by Jared Diamond

Collapse

By:

Jared Diamond's sequel to Guns, Gers and Steel, which won the Pulitzer-Prize, explores how climate change, population explosion and political discord have created the conditions for the publication.

The Truth About Hillary by Edward Klein

The Truth About Hillary

By:

Edward Klein reveals the truth about Hillary: What she knew, when she knew it, and how far she'll go to become President.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

By:

PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

August 15, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Wars: Battlefront II

Star Wars: Battlefront II

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows, Xbox

Genre: Action, third person shooter, first person shooter

Publisher: LucasArts

Condemned: Criminal Origins

Condemned: Criminal Origins

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Sega Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Battle Gear 4

Battle Gear 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Taito

Darkwatch: Curse of the West

Darkwatch: Curse of the West

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: NA Capcom; EU Ubisoft

Championship Manager 5

Championship Manager 5

Platform: Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

history

Who was the US President on August 15, 2005?

On August 15, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2005?

On August 15, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 2005?

On August 15, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

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What happened in 2005?

2005 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Police kill Jean Charles de Menezes as they begin to hunt for London Bombers who were responsible for the 7/7/2005 London bombings and 21/7/2005 London bombings.
  • Yasser Aramfat is replaced as the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization by elections. Rawhi Fattouh succeeds him.
  • Donald Kagin and Steven Contursi purchased the rare (US) 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon for US$2,990,000. This is the third highest auction price for a rare coin.

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What was the calendar for August 2005?

August 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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